Watch House Roastery in Southwark

Very good home cooked Italian Food. Service was attentive, but a little slower than we would have liked, hence only 4 stars Food was a five; prawn stater was delicious, my wife had the Obergine main whaich was excellent, as were the deserts. Was very good value for money. Highly recommended.

(Note: this restaurant is also known as 'siOn') We booked because the restaurant was within walking distance of Dulwich College - but not without trepidation as the website is aimed at diners forty or more years younger than some of us. We need not have worried, we were all made very welcome. siOn was taken into five-star territory by the quality of the food, which was excellent. We ordered a wide variety of 'smalls' and 'sides', eaten tapas-style, not a duff amongst them. Music a bit on the loud side, no hot drinks, short wine list, great cocktails. Friendly, attentive and responsive staff. No automatic service charge. An easy five stars.

Superb meal in a spacious, quiet restaurant just hidden from the crowds. Great service too

Table service is extremely slow. The man waiter (to describe him accurately, he is the man who is on the heavier side of the weighing scale, with a beard and wears glasses) is rude. The said waiter initially said food will be served in 30 minutes. At the 45 minute mark, food was still not there. When i told him that I will only be paying for coffee because I had to leave, he literally said “I told you so that it will take 30 minutes.” I told him that its been 45 minutes since I ordered and he just said “Well, thats how it is.” Food is actually good. Very bad customer service. If you are happy to wait for about an hour for your food, by all means.

Such a shame as we had such a nice time here. But no cash accepted. This is beyond a joke. We are in England and can’t spend English money. Hate that so much!